Replacing A Module - Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Configuration Manual

Service and maintenance
12.3 Module replacement
Backup on your PC
On the upper toolbar of the WBM, there are two buttons for loading and saving
configurations. Using these buttons, you can back up configurations, re-load them and
transfer them to other readers. You will find further information on saving and loading the
configuration on or from the PC in the section "The WBM (Page 43)".
Note
Loading a configuration
Note that you cannot transfer any user profiles and passwords to other readers using the
configuration file. After loading the configuration file on a new reader, you need to enable
user management and create new user profiles and passwords.
12.3.2

Replacing a module

Before replacing a module
Read the manual of the SIMATIC controller you using
Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the
manual of the SIMATIC controller you are using. When installing and connecting up, keep
to the procedures described in the manual.
NOTICE
Installation/removal with the power off
Wire up the SIMATIC controller and modules to be connected only when the power is off.
Make sure that the power supply is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices.
Before replacing the module, back up the configuration of the reader so that you can transfer
this to the new reader.
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